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   Guide

   /ɡīd/

   

   noun

   • 1. a person who advises or shows the way to others: "this lady is going to act as our guide for the rest of the tour" Similar escortattendantconductorpilotusherchaperonecourierrare:ciceroneconvoy
   • ▪ a professional mountain climber in charge of a group.
   • ▪ a thing that helps someone to form an opinion or make a decision or calculation: "here is a guide to the number of curtain hooks you will need" Similar modelpatternblueprinttemplatearchetypeprototypesampleexampleexemplarstandardtouchstonemeasurebenchmarkyardstickgaugenormparadigmidealprecedentguiding principle
   • ▪ a book, document, or display providing information on a subject or about a place: "a guide to baby and toddler care" Similar guidebooktourist guidetravel guideBaedekertraveloguedirectoryhandbookmanualABCA to Zvade mecumrare:enchiridion
   • 2. a structure or marking which directs the motion or positioning of something: "the guides for the bolt needed straightening"
   • 3. a soldier, vehicle, or ship whose position determines the movements of others.

   verb

   • 1. show or indicate the way to (someone): "he guided her to the front row and sat beside her" Similar leadlead the wayconductshowshow someone the wayushershepherddirectsteerpilotescortaccompanyattendseetakehelpassistOpposite follow
   • ▪ direct the motion or positioning of (something): "the groove in the needle guides the thread"
   • 2. direct or have an influence on the course of action of (someone or something): "he guided the team to a second successive win in the tournament" Similar directsteercontrolmanagecommandleadconductrunbe in charge oftake charge oftake control ofhave control ofgovernrulepreside oversuperintendsuperviseoverseehandleregulatemanipulatemaneuveradvisecounselgive advice togive counsel togive counseling todirectgive direction tomake recommendations tomake suggestions togive someone tipsgive someone hintsgive someone pointersinformgive information toilluminateeducateinstructteachgive instruction tobe responsible for the education of

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French guide (noun), guider (verb), of Germanic origin; related to wit2.

   Derivatives

   • 1. guidable adjective
   • 2. guider noun

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2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › guide wordGuide word - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   3 days ago · Definitions of guide word. noun. a word printed at the top of the page of a dictionary or other reference book to indicate the first or last item on that page. synonyms: catchword, guideword.

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   3 days ago · guide on. Other forms: guides on; guided on; guiding on. Definitions of guide on. verb. use as a guide. synonyms: guide. see more.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › field guideField guide Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Apr 19, 2024 · The meaning of FIELD GUIDE is an illustrated manual for identifying natural objects, flora, or fauna in nature. How to use field guide in a sentence.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › guidebookGuidebook - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   3 days ago · /ˌgaɪdˈbʊk/ /ˈgaɪdbʊk/ IPA guide. Other forms: guidebooks. Definitions of guidebook. noun. something that offers basic information or instruction. synonyms: guide. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Guidebook." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/guidebook. Accessed 08 May. 2024. Copy citation.

7. www.proprofskb.com › blog › user-guideWhat is a User Guide and How to Build One? + Examples

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   Apr 25, 2024 · A user guide is a comprehensive document that provides step-by-step instructions on using a product or service effectively. This blog will look into types of user guides, their business benefits, software for creating user guides, and more. What Is a User Guide?

8. www.britannica.com › topic › guide-dogGuide dog | Definition, Breeds, & Facts | Britannica

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   Apr 15, 2024 · guide dog, dog that is professionally trained to guide, protect, or aid its master. Systematic training of guide dogs originated in Germany during World War I to aid blinded veterans.